ManTalks Podcast Healing Childhood Wounds in Marriage - Men's Work Session
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Sep 15, 2025 Dive into a powerful conversation about how childhood experiences shape adult relationships, particularly in marriage. Explore the emotional effects of complex trauma and the journey of feeling unseen. Discover practical exercises to enhance presence and connection, alongside mindful practices that address emotional wounds. Reflect on the intricate dynamics of parenthood, emphasizing gratitude and the importance of vulnerability in fostering deep connections. This dialogue encourages healing and breaking old patterns for a healthier future.
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Childhood Mediator Role
- Sandy describes becoming a mediator between alcoholic father and distant mother after his parents divorced.
- He carried emotional responsibilities as a child and later found therapy helpful in processing those roles.
Complex Trauma Skews Threat Perception
- Sandy recognizes complex trauma creates threat-based scenarios and misinterpretations like imagining abandonment.
- He notices logic helps afterward but not in-the-moment regulation.
Freezing In Marriage
- Sandy explains how his freeze and shrinking show up with his wife: voice changes, distance, and keeping things inside.
- He often processes feelings only hours later and then explains them in the aftermath.